What Matters Most to Middle-Income Home Buyers? Security!

CE Pro Magazine, the leading trade publication for professionals in the custom electronic business came out with a study detailing what matters most to middle-income home buyers.

Data from a recent report says that the high-end home market is driven by audio and video control features. But the middle-income market was more interested in security-related features.

According to this data, the most sought-after smart home devices to connect to a phone are:

1. Smoke/Water/Gas leak detectors
2. Motion/Door/Window sensors
3. Appliances
4. Lights
5. Stove/Oven
6. Thermostat
7. Panic Button
8. Security Cameras
9. Door Locks 

The two most popular features for the middle-income home buyer is the smoke/water/gas leak detectors, about 50% of those surveyed, while 33% say door locks appeal to them the most.

The SABRE Home Series is full of products to appeal to this type of consumer. There are no costly monthly monitoring fees, and because each product is DIY, there are no installation costs either. 

Per this data, SABRE has several products that would give peace of mind to home owners, people looking to sell their home, or realtor's needing to offer suggestions:

1. Water Leakage Alarm
2. Panic Alarm
3. Motion Sensing Alarms
4. Door, Window, or Glass Alarms 

These standalone alarms sound at 120 dB and can be heard up to 300 feet away - the length of a football field! They'll alert anyone at home, the neighbors, and most importantly the intruder someone is trying to get inside your home that shouldn't be. 

For more information on the complete SABRE standalone alarm series, and the SABRE wireless alarms, visit the SABRE Home website. 

DIY Home Security Tips from 21 Expert Panel

SABRE's David Nance, also known as the Personal Safety Expert, was part of a panel earlier this month to address home security options when it comes to DIY installation.

Safe And Sound Family is an online resource that researches and posts high quality, trustworthy information about family safety for families.

All twenty-one panelists selected by Safe and Sound Family were asked the same question - "What's the most important tip you have for homeowners who want to install a DIY home security system?"

Nance says the most important tip he has is to invest in securing all main entrance points and all ground floor windows and doors for one very important reason: more than 50% of home invasions are occurring through first floor entry points. But don't just install the system and forget about it; homeowners should be actively monitoring the alarms to make sure they're working properly.

The SABRE home series - which can be found in Target stores nationwide or online at our website, offers several motion sensing alarms that will sound a 120 decibel siren when activated - that can be heard up to 300 feet away! The benefits of using wireless or standalone alarms are many - homeowners will be able to avoid expensive monthly fees, wiring installation costs, and still receive an excellent level of protection.

At 120 dB, you and any neighbors and people living in the vicinity of your home are woken up - but most importantly, now the intruder knows that if you're home, you are now awake. We know intruders want the path of least resistance, and an alert homeowner with noisy alarms is not an easy target.

Here are some other quick tips from the other panelists:

• Have a back up plan in case your alarm system does not deter and intruder - a safe can be an easy way to secure important belongings and documents.
• Do your research! Make sure you know the difference between a sensor and alarm, and make sure to learn the range of the products so you're getting so you have accurate expectations for the performance of your system.
• An alarm alerts you that something is happening, not that something is about to happen. That means families need back up plans and need to agree on a commonly known safety procedure in case of an emergency.
• Keep it simple! A system that is easy for multiple family members to use means the system is more likely to be activated, and is more likely to be on if and when an emergency occurs. 
• Invest in something that can protect and alert you for multiple threats - a system that has fire, flood and intruder protection means the homeowner is getting more for their money.

If It's Good Enough for the White House - Why Home Security Matters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last month, a man hopped a fence and gained entry at what you'd think to be one of the most heavily guarded and most secure buildings in America - the White House. According to several news outlets, the private living quarters of the Obama family is not in fact swarming with Secret Service when the President and his family aren't there.

Such was the case on September 19th, so Omar Gonzalez was allegedly able to run across the grounds and actually enter the building before being stopped.

This week the director of the Secret Service has been sitting in a hearing on Capital Hill facing scrutiny from several lawmakers about how this breach of security happened. One Congressman suggested the Secret Service use a home alarm system he has in place at his home. While the advice was simply to add to the embarrassment felt by the department, the Congressman does bring up a good point. He argues a system would have at the very least alerted the guards someone was inside that shouldn't be. But the system he suggests comes with expensive monthly fees and wiring costs.

Instead, the SABRE Home Series provides effective safety solutions at an affordable price, easy DIY installation, and no additional fees. Had SABRE stand alone alarms or a wireless alarm system been in place and activated during this episode, the second an intruder opened a door or window the intruder and everyone else would have known there's someone inside who doesn't have access.

The average American doesn't have a fenced in property with guards on stand-by. But the average American can invest in their home's security to protect themselves and their families from being victims of theft or worse. According to the FBI, property crimes and breaking and enterings are one area of crime that continues to rise across the country.

Visit the SABRE Home Series website to learn more about our wireless and stand alone home alarm systems.

Be Smart, Be Ready, Be Safe.

Americans Want Secure Homes Without the High Cost

According to a survey conducted by national hardware store Lowe's, most Americans want to invest in their home's security - they just don't want to spend a lot of money to make that happen.

The Lowe's 2014 Smart Home Survey collected feedback from 2,000 U.S. adults in July.

Here are some of the most important findings we've identified below:

• 52% say having a smart home is at least somewhat important, but more than 70% of smart phone users would like to control these security functions without getting out of bed.
• In terms of purchasing decisions, 56% say cost is the number one deciding factor, followed by 13% concerned with how easy it is to use, and 11% concerned with security. 
• For actual functions, security is the most sought after application with 62% of those surveyed agreeing. 35% wanted something convenient and disasters, like flood and dire protection being important for 29% of those surveyed. 
• 50% of people prefer DIY solutions without a monthly fee, which is twice as many as those who say they'd prefer a professionally monitored system with a service fee (21%.)

The results of this survey show consumers are interested in effective, affordable, and easy to set-up products - the SABRE Home Series meets all of these requirements! 

Protecting your family and property with a quality security system doesn't need to be expensive. Our system includes three categories:

• Wireless Home Security Systems - Design a system to protect your home or office that you can arm with a touch of a button.
• Stand Alone Alarms - Ideal for apartments, dorms, and hotel rooms
• Personal Alarms - Be Prepared to help chase trouble away with a 110 dB siren on your key ring.

SABRE alarm products can help provide you safety and security without costly installation and monthly fees. Visit our website to learn more, or find our products in Home Depot and Target stores nationwide! 

 

Leaving Your Home Secured

                                   

There are many types of break in scenerios. The residents can be home and awake, home and sleeping, gone on vacation or even out in the yard. Regardless of the scenario, criminals want to get in and get out quickly with whatever they came for. 

Criminals also want the path of least resistance, and a noisy alarm or security sign will make some criminals think twice about targeting your home. In two recent stories, residents left their homes without security systems or alarms installed. While these won't make your home invincible to an incident, they can help deter some crimes from occurring in the first place.

Glendale, AZ - Two would-be burglars were arrested early Tuesday morning.

Azfamily.com reports around 6:00 A.M. a nearby neighbor called the police to report the break-in. The residents of the broken house were not home at the time of the incident.

Police surrounded the house and soon found two suspects inside. The men were arrested and charged with second-degree burglary.

Whether you’re away on vacation or away at the grocery store, your home should not be left vulnerable to would-be thieves and criminals. The next story involves a home intruder who broke into an empty home and waited for the residents to arrive.

San Francisco, CA - On Sunday morning, a 34 year old man was arrested for suspicion of home invasion, kidnapping and sexual assault.

SFGate reports the suspect, Jamala Morris broke into the empty home and awaited the arrival of the mother and daughter. When the daughter entered her bedroom, Morris ordered the daughter to get on the ground as he covered her mouth with duct tape.

Hearing the corruption, the mother entered the room to check on her daughter, only to be held at gunpoint and taped up as well.

Police said, a male resident came home moments later but he panicked and escaped from the home. The suspect fled after taking many items, including the mother’s wallet.

The panicked male resident returned home, freed the mother and daughter and called police at 12:20 a.m. Sunday.

Police arrested the suspect at his home the next day because inside, authorities said they found the victim's wallet, a short-barrel shotgun, duct tape and other evidence linking him to the crime. 

Morris reportedly said that he had no connections with the family and had only seen them in passing.

With burglaries occurring every 14.5 seconds across the United States, investing in your home security is highly suggested as you can potentially avoid dangerous situations as the one mentioned above. Again, criminals want the path of least resistance and a sounding alarm is an effective method for deterring most criminals.

Protecting your home and family does not have to be expensive as SABRE offers a wide variety of home security products at affordable prices – plus, no monthly fees!

The SABRE Wireless Alarm Kit is a great way to invest in your home security with its easy installation and inexpensive, yet practical means to securing your home.

The Alarm Kit includes a 120 dB Keypad Door / Window Alarm plus 3 Additional 120dB Door / Window Alarms. The 120 dB alarm sound is as loud as a rock concert, which deters the burglar from entering your home and allows you to wake up and be aware of the situation.

The Keypad Door/Window Alarm has an Entry / Exit delay to prevent false triggering. It also has an arm & disarm feature that requires a numeric code.

The SABRE Door/Window Alarm protects your home with its magnetic triggered alarm that sounds when a protected door or window is opened, tampered with, or movement is detected.

Leave your home protected and secured with The SABRE HomeSeries. For more information on our wide range of security options, visit sabred.com/homeseries.

More Home Security Tips From SABRE!

We are already over a month into the summer and you’ve probably had quite a few fun adventures thus far! While summer can be a relaxing season, it is still important to stay aware and alert as home invasions tend to rise in the summer months.

SABRE would like to offer a few tips and suggestions to help you make it through this wonderful season with much delight...

For starters, make sure your doors and windows are visible from the street. 50% of intruders will enter your home through a first floor window or back door. Keeping all doors and windows in plain sight is a good way to discourage would-be thieves. If your doors and windows are covered by bushes and trees, an intruder can hide behind them to get access to your home without being seen.

SABRE suggests that you Invest in your home security! Protecting your home and family does not have to be expensive as SABRE offers a wide variety of home security products at affordable prices – plus, no monthly fees!

The SABRE Wireless Alarm Kit is a great way to invest in your home security with its easy installation and inexpensive, yet practical means to securing your home.

The Alarm Kit includes a 120 dB Keypad Door / Window Alarm plus 3 Additional 120dB Door / Window Alarms. The 120 dB alarm sound is as loud as a rock concert, which deters the burglar from entering your home and allows you to wake up and be aware of the situation.

The Keypad Door/Window Alarm has an Entry / Exit delay to prevent false triggering. It also has an arm & disarm feature that requires a numeric code.

The SABRE door/window alarm protects your home with its magnetic triggered alarm that sounds when a protected door or window is opened, tampered with, or movement is detected.

Enjoy these last few weeks of your action-filled summer and rest easier knowing that you are protecting your home and family. Visit sabrered.com/homeseries to check out more SABRE Home Series Products.

Man Arrested After Garage Break-in

New Castle, PA — Is your home fully secured? Are you missing anything? Think about it.

The garage is one of the most vulnerable entries of your home and the importance of its security is often forgotten. Not only does it hold all of your important tools, supplies and automobiles but when garages are connected to the home, a burglar gains access to everything inside.

Pennsylvania State police arrested an Ellwood City man after a garage burglary in Taylor Township.

NEW Castle News reports, a woman’s garage was broken into while she was sleeping around 6:00am on July 1st.

The woman was not aware of the incident until she saw her air compressor advertised for sale on the Lawrence County Community Bulletin Board two days after the break-in.

She contacted the police and arranged to set up the transaction to buy back her stolen property in an attempt to have the suspect arrested.

The suspect learned of the set up during the transaction and escaped before the police could arrest him. He was found and arrested last Wednesday with a burglary charge.

It took approximately two and a half weeks to catch the suspect after the break-in on July 1st. SABRE could help avoid situations like these with our alarms made to help scare intruders away.

The SABREGarage and Shed Alarm will help in keeping your garage safe and secure. 

Like all of our Home Series Products, this Garage and Shed Alarm is very cost effective and it installs easily in minutes. The alarm is keypad operated, arms with a numeric code and comes with 2 sound modes, alarm sound to scare off intruders, and chime sound to inform you when someone is home.

Don’t forget about your garage when thinking about home security!

Sale Alert! SABRE Home Series At Target

Sale alert! Sale alert! Calling all Target shoppers - we all know the feeling of walking into a store to buy one item and walking out with a cart full of new merchandise!

Next time you visit Target, be sure to add a SABRE Home Series product to your shopping list. Our personal alarms, door/window alarms, and door wedge alarms are featured on the “Ace Your Budget” end cap with the prices marked down even more than the budget-friendly cost you can expect with the SABRE Home Series.

These are great back-to-school items, especially the personal alarms which provide on-the-go protection for both grade school kids and college students!

The door/window alarm and door wedge alarm are both great solutions to help secure college dorms or apartments.

Don’t miss out on these deals that will run until September. It’s Smart To Be SAFE.

Happy shopping!

4th of July Safety Tips From SABRE!

Well folks, tomorrow is the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day and of course, SABRE is here to provide you with tips to keep you and your family safe! A lot goes on during this wonderful holiday: cookouts, parades, themed parties, firework shows, and much more!

Throughout all of the exciting festivities during holidays like the fourth, we tend to let our guards down as we enjoy our favorite holiday traditions, like going out to see the fireworks with family.

Here are some things to keep in mind while celebrating America's independence!

Stay alert and aware, especially when attending crowded events

Events like firework showings are always packed full of people and criminals love large crowds. The larger the crowd, the easier it is for someone to get lost or quickly mugged.

To be safe, we would recommend our SABRE Personal Alarms for these situations. The dual siren of the alarm produces a strong sound, attracting attention and making criminals think twice before sticking around to complete their crime.

Keep a close eye on children

Talk to your child before going out and make sure they understand important safety rules. When going to events, don't let them out of your site and make sure it is clear to them that they can only stay in specified areas where you can see them.

Personal alarms are also a good tool for children. If they wander off and find themselves in danger, they can easily pull the key chain which triggers the alarm.

 

Protect your home while out

If you're going to be out celebrating all day, or even vacationing for the holiday, your home should be protected. Everyone knows that people will be out for the holidays, including intruders. Don't make it easy for a criminal to slip into your home. SABRE’s motion sensing alarms, door and window alarms, as well as our wireless home protection system make it easy and affordable to secure the first floor of your home and the main entry points.

Remember to have fun, but stay aware and be safe!

Happy 4th of July, from SABRE!

#SafeIsSmart Campaign: Thank You For Your Support

As the month of June has come to an end, we at SABRE would like to thank everyone who has participated in our #SafeIsSmart campaign. So many great tips have been shared, and many people say they’ve been inspired to purchase a SABRE Home Series Product.

With June being both the first month of the summer and National Home Safety Month, we felt it would be an appropriate time to promote our SABRE Home Series Line, designed to provide everyone access to superior home security.

SABRE Home Series Products are available at your local Target store.

With burglary crime rates on the rise as they occur every 14.5 seconds in the U.S., there is a need for reliable and affordable security alarm options to help consumers protect themselves, their loved ones and their property. We believe that everyone needs to be ready and prepared because unfortunately, violence and property crime rates continue to increase, even in the safest of neighborhoods and suburbs.

In addition to the SABRE Home Series, we also feel it is important to raise awareness about personal safety. We started our #SafeIsSmart campaign in the month of June to get consumers engaged in conversation about their safety. SABRE encouraged others to share  #SafeIsSmart tips and advice about how they are protecting themselves and their families across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

We would like to give a special thanks to the following bloggers for taking part in our #SafeIsSmart Campaign and spreading the word to raise awareness!

Caitlin Boyle of Healthy Tipping Point

“SABRE’s line of home safety products are now available in-stores at TARGET. I think these would be great investments for someone who lives in a dorm, rents an apartment, or is looking for a more cost-efficient way to add an alarm to their home.And my SABRE pepper spray now lives on my keychain.”

Lauren of Skinny Fat Girl Diary

“June, being National Safety Month, gave me the push I needed to take a realistic look at my personal safety.”

Ericka Andersen of Sweet Life With Ericka

“It’s such a simple step to take the time that could save your life. When you hear about home break-ins or devastating circumstances where someone is harmed or killed, all you can think about is how they could have protected themselves. Chances are, it’s not going to happen to you — but why take the chance?”

Jennifer Cassetta

“As a huge advocate for women’s safety, I am super excited about the #SafeIsSmart campaign sponsored by Sabre personal safety products.”

In addition to these special bloggers here are a few of SABRE’s favorite posts from viewers like you!

SABRE is donating $1 to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network for every #SafeIsSmart hashtag used in the month of June.

After tallying the results, there were 325 posts with the hashtag #SafeIsSmart! Great job to everyone who participated!

Together, we have shared many tips and facts in regards to our home and personal safety.

Here are a few facts and tips you should keep in mind:

• 83% of homes in the U.S. don’t have a home security system. Meanwhile, there are 25,000 burglaries in the U.S every day.
• Over 50% of intruders enter through first floor windows or back doors?
• Ask a trustworthy friend or family member to get your mail while on vacation so burglars can’t see that you’ve been gone.
• Wait until you’re back home before you share vacation photos on social networks!
• Hiding your spare key near the front door is usually easy for a criminal to find
• Don’t wait for a crime to be committed before you decide to protect your home and family. Guard your home while you still can with The SABRE Home Series.

The month of June has ended but we encourage you to continue to spread the word about the importance of home and personal safety. Again, we thank you all for your participation in this campaign! And remember. Be Smart. Be ready. Safe is still smart.

Scare Away Lock Bumping Criminals With The SABRE Home Series!

Are you familiar with lock bumping? Criminals sure are. Lock bumping is a way for criminals to enter your home without showing obvious signs of forced entry.

With over 50 percent of intruders entering through first floor windows and back doors, it is crucial to be aware of vulnerable entry points throughout the home in order to protect them efficiently.

Make sure you take the appropriate steps to ensure your home is not affected by lock bumping thieves.

Check out this article for ways to prevent lock bumping:

http://homesecurity.about.com/od/threats/a/The-Truth-About-Lock-Bumping.htm

In addition, you should invest in your home security. Choose any of the following products from our SABRE Home Series line, and you’ll easily outsmart a lock bumping thief:

Motion Sensor: This alarm’s 120 degree wide angle detection will set off the alarm sound when movement in the area is detected. The lock bumping criminal may have opened your door, but they won’t get too far before you are alerted!

Door/ Window Alarm: This compact, magnetically triggered alarm sounds when a window or door is opened, or even tampered with. Scare away that lock bumping thief in mid-action!

Door Stop Alarm: Its door wedge design & non-skid pad helps to prevent the opening of inward opening doors.

Find these alarms and more on our SABRE Home Series website!‪ #‎SafeIsSmart‬

SABRE Home Series Featured on the Daily Buzz

SABRE is excited to share yet another video clip with you showcasing our new home series products!

On the Daily Buzz, Lifestyle Expert Sean McEwen explains why SABRE's wireless alarms are a perfect choice for someone trying to secure their home in a fast, and cost-effective manner.

McEwen showcased four of SABRE's best sellers:

• Dorm/Apartment Kit: An affordable and practical solution to keep college kids and their belongings safer, but anyone living on their own wanting a little more protection can benefit from the alarms in this kit.
• Wireless Home Protection System: An industry leader, this system is easy to install and provides door and window sensors that can secure the entire first floor of your home.
• Wireless Alarm Kit: 4 different alarms in one kit! These will also install in seconds, and in addition to providing a 120 dB alarm when triggered, these chime whenever someone comes and goes so help keep track of kids and visitors.
• Motion Sensor: This product will detect unwanted movement inside your home, and can be turned on alarm-mode when you're on vacation or sleeping, then set to chime-mode when you are up and moving about your home.

To lean more just head visit SABRE's Home Series Online

Thank you Daily Buzz for choosing SABRE!

#SafeIsSmart: Lauren of Skinny Fat Girl Diary Mentions SABRE!

Home Safety Month continues as we are in mid-June, and SABRE is excited to introduce Lauren of Skinny Fat Girl Diary, who has recently mentioned our #SafeIsmart Campaign in her latest blog post!

Lauren is an expert in fitness and training! She has worked with celebrity personal training and studied bikram’s yoga.

“I’m like the calorie labels on Starbucks Bagels…I discourage you from eating it, but if you do, I’ll guilt you into running,” says Lauren.

With physical and emotional health being an important part of Lauren’s life, she has recently decided to “take a realistic look” at her personal safety. Lauren blogs about her worries of being home alone when her husband is traveling, and she mentions SABRE’s Door/Window Alarm.

“These alarms are easy to apply, affordable and even easier to find – sold at one of our favorite SFG stores – Target!”

You can find our Door/Window Alarm at our SABRE Home Series website. Also available at your local target!

Check out Lauren’s blog to learn more about how Lauren is encouraging women to take action about their safety. #SafeIsSmart

Home Security Tips for Father's Day

#SafeIsSmart continues this Father's Day! 

Are you getting your Dad something nice for Father’s Day this year? If it’s something of high value, make sure to dispose of the gift packaging carefully. Criminals will do anything to scope out that big ticket item - including rummaging through your trash.

Don’t allow a criminal to interfere with personal quality time with your father. Make criminals back off with deterrents, like a "Beware of Dog" sign in the yard, a fake security camera, or by placing the SABRE security system decal on your property.

Deterrents like these are a great way to scare off intruders before they even get to your doorstep.

For more information visit Sabre Home on the web.

#SafeIsSmart: Week 2!

It's the second week of SABRE's #SafeIsSmart campaign and things are off to a great start!

Remember, we're donating $1 to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network for every use of the #SafeIsSmart hashtag throughout this National Home Safety Month - so get online and start posting, and follow us on our social media platforms to keep up with the conversation!

Facebook: SABRE - Security Equipment Corporation

Twitter: @SabreRed

Instagram: @SabreSafety

We want to encourage our followers to use this hashtag and share personal safety and home security tips.

Due to SABRE's commitment to personal safety and empowerment, we work closely with RAINN. In addition to contributing to the organization monetarily, and through the sales of our RAINN personal security alarm, we collaborate with the organization so we are up to date with the latest statistics and data - this helps us stay current so we can continue developing comprehensive solutions for those affected by sexual and domestic violence. 

Here is our #SafeIsSmart video that you can share on social media right now!

Check out RAINN's website so you can see all of the amazing work the organization is doing to empower others.

How Are You Investing in Home Security? Tell Us!

Everyday, there are approximately 25,000 burglaries in the United States.

How will you avoid becoming a statistic? How are you taking action to protect yourself and your family during Home Safety Month this June? 

SABRE is asking you to use the hashtag #SafeIsSmart on your social media platforms to share safety tips and how you've invested in your home's security.

Thank you to everyone who has used #SIS so far! We've seen a lot of great tips getting shared, and many people say they've been inspired to purchase a home security system. 

Here are just a few Home Security Tips we've seen this week - search the #SafeIsSmart hashtag to learn more!

• 50% of intruders will enter your home through a first floor window or back door. Keeping all doors locked and keeping them in plain sight, not covered by landscaping, is a good way to discourage would-be thieves. 
• Have a neighbor get your mail, or place a stop on it while you're away.
• Put a "Beware of Dog" sign up on your property, as burglars are less likely to target homes with a pet.

The new SABRE Home Series, now available at Target stores, has products for everyone and is a cost effective option for many homeowners with no monthly fees. Visit our website for more information about our products, or to order your SABRE Home Series today!